Daily Wisdom

“... thou hast found the life of thine hand, therefore thou wast not grieved.” Isa 57:10

He that searches and labors diligently with his own hands will often find what he desires and wants, but not always what he needs. Sadly for Israel what they found was not to their favor. The hand is the instrument by which we execute our purposes; and by the “life of thine hand” here, illustrates that which will give full and continued provision. They had found in these things that which effectually prevented them from repenting and returning to God. They had relied on their own plans rather than on God; they had sought the aid of foreign powers; to help keep them from absolute despair, and thus void from feeling their need of trust/faith in God. And notwithstanding all the trouble, toil, and expense which they had experienced, they had found so much to gratify them that they continued to serve them, and were unwilling to return to God.  You must be willing to hold hands with him who has carved your life in hands (Isa 49:16), don’t walk with him while holding hands with the world. “For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” (Isa 41:13)  Nothing wrong with holding on, make sure you know what you’re holding on to!

By putting everything in God’s hand, you’ll eventually see God’s hand in everything.

HSAY… Todd